Keane insists Anton must prove his fitness before Sunderland will pay £8m

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Sportsmail understands that the former United midfielder will insist that Ferdinand, 23, will undergo a more-rigorous-than-usual medical at the Stadium of Light - at the very least - before any move can be finalised.

First aid: West Ham defender Anton Ferdinand receives treatment during last season's clash with Bolton

manager Alan Curbishley has claimed that the Hammers have accepted a bid from for Ferdinand.

Curbishley, whose team lost 3-0 in the Barclays Premier League at Manchester City on Sunday, told BBC Radio 5 Live: "The board have accepted the bid - he's not renegotiated his contract - and the decision was taken out of my hands.

"I don't know where Anton is in terms of signing for Sunderland - but once the club accept the bid it moves on."

Ferdinand's current contract is set to end in 2010.